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Bloody Bougainville
Outnumbered GIs tasked with an impossible defense against a desperate force of Japanese soldiers. A forgotten battle on a hellish island in the Northern Solomons.
Sergeant Carver and Able Company are veterans of Guadalcanal. After much needed rest they’re thrown back into combat with untested recruits.
With the help from veterans like Corporal O’Connor, the woodsman from Oregon, and Private Willy, the thug from the city, they must mold the replacements to become the veterans they’re trying to replace.
The mission is like nothing they’ve tackled before. They’re not meant to take the island, but to defend the six-mile beachhead. It’s a bloody and thankless job, in a forgotten corner of the war.
The Japanese are slowly starving. They must push the Allies back into the sea at any cost. Their only advantage is superior numbers.
The GIs will need a miracle, and even then it may not be enough.
Sergeant Carver and Able Company are veterans of Guadalcanal. After much needed rest they’re thrown back into combat with untested recruits.
With the help from veterans like Corporal O’Connor, the woodsman from Oregon, and Private Willy, the thug from the city, they must mold the replacements to become the veterans they’re trying to replace.
The mission is like nothing they’ve tackled before. They’re not meant to take the island, but to defend the six-mile beachhead. It’s a bloody and thankless job, in a forgotten corner of the war.
The Japanese are slowly starving. They must push the Allies back into the sea at any cost. Their only advantage is superior numbers.
The GIs will need a miracle, and even then it may not be enough.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
314 pages, Paperback
Published July 18, 2017
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March 2, 2021
A fantastic read from Chris. Non-stop action that keeps your attention and is incredibly entertaining. Also learned a bit about Bougainville!
April 7, 2018
The title says it all
The book describes in great detail the hardships and horrors that marines and soldiers faced fighting the Japanese. An enemy that would not surrender and was brutal. It's a great read and Mr. Glatte does an amazing job bringing the characters to life.
The book describes in great detail the hardships and horrors that marines and soldiers faced fighting the Japanese. An enemy that would not surrender and was brutal. It's a great read and Mr. Glatte does an amazing job bringing the characters to life.
October 7, 2018
This is the second installment in a series. While I feel it could stand alone on its own merits, as with most series, the reading experience is heightened if the book is read in its order in the series. As with the first installment, this book continues the rapid paced, action filled story line. As a work of fiction, it has the necessary ingredient of believability. It also highlights often overlooked battles in the Pacific that are rarely covered.
October 18, 2021
Intense action as patrols venture deep into enemy territory in search of secrets
Hard fought attacks and hand-to-hand combat as entrenched American forces fight the best the Imperial Japanese Army has to offer. Excellent characters and realistic situations as the tough realities of battles are filtered through glimpses into individual and small unit action. Well worth the time.
Hard fought attacks and hand-to-hand combat as entrenched American forces fight the best the Imperial Japanese Army has to offer. Excellent characters and realistic situations as the tough realities of battles are filtered through glimpses into individual and small unit action. Well worth the time.
October 7, 2019
Great story of a forgotten battle
One chapter of a mostly forgotten battle. Seems most book of the WW II land battles are about USMC, not that they didn't do their part. This book really keeps you in great focus. Seeing parts through both American and Japanese eyes, yes it's fiction but good reading.
One chapter of a mostly forgotten battle. Seems most book of the WW II land battles are about USMC, not that they didn't do their part. This book really keeps you in great focus. Seeing parts through both American and Japanese eyes, yes it's fiction but good reading.
March 2, 2021
Bloody Bougainville
Another well written historical fiction based on actual events. The main characters are well developed and, for the most part, believable. Some of the situations are difficult to believe, but it works. The reader will feel they are right there on the battlefield. Recommend reading for those who want a taste of WW-2 in the Pacific.
Another well written historical fiction based on actual events. The main characters are well developed and, for the most part, believable. Some of the situations are difficult to believe, but it works. The reader will feel they are right there on the battlefield. Recommend reading for those who want a taste of WW-2 in the Pacific.
October 24, 2017
Good reading
The history of that story was real and this book was pretty well-written. It really captured the fanatical dedication of the Japanese. It could have used closer editing as there were several descriptions
The history of that story was real and this book was pretty well-written. It really captured the fanatical dedication of the Japanese. It could have used closer editing as there were several descriptions
December 30, 2017
Book one was great, book two was just a good.
Chris Glatte is a gifted story teller and amazing writer. He has the total package. I wish I could give him six stars. Chris please keep them coming.
Chris Glatte is a gifted story teller and amazing writer. He has the total package. I wish I could give him six stars. Chris please keep them coming.
March 26, 2021
Felt every muddy footstep
Excellent blend of historical elements of the battle for bouga
inville with fictional heros to cheer for. My only suggestion would a map to track the movements.
Excellent blend of historical elements of the battle for bouga
inville with fictional heros to cheer for. My only suggestion would a map to track the movements.
May 9, 2021
Good read
My neighbor was marine grunt. Had 3 purple hearts. Got bit by a cent piece on bouts involve. Centipede!
Gave him aspirin for a few days and put him back to work killing Japanese. Centipedes on bougainville are very poisoning.
My neighbor was marine grunt. Had 3 purple hearts. Got bit by a cent piece on bouts involve. Centipede!
Gave him aspirin for a few days and put him back to work killing Japanese. Centipedes on bougainville are very poisoning.
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October 13, 2021War is never pretty
Although this story is a work of fiction I felt like the men in the story were showing what combat in the Pacific was like. The writing is good. However I did run across a couple of places that needed a better editing job, but they were minor problems in the flow of the story. The action comes fast and furious throughout the story. If you like war stories this one of a series to read.
Although this story is a work of fiction I felt like the men in the story were showing what combat in the Pacific was like. The writing is good. However I did run across a couple of places that needed a better editing job, but they were minor problems in the flow of the story. The action comes fast and furious throughout the story. If you like war stories this one of a series to read.
August 16, 2017
AS GOOD AS IT GETS
Mr. Glatte is as good as anyone when writing combat action scenario's. I think that he has read a few to many Sgt. Rock comic books as a child.
Mr. Glatte is as good as anyone when writing combat action scenario's. I think that he has read a few to many Sgt. Rock comic books as a child.
December 20, 2017
Good detailed Pacific wwii book
The detail of the terrain and conditions made the book come alive. Very fast paced providing viewpoints from both American and Japanese.
The detail of the terrain and conditions made the book come alive. Very fast paced providing viewpoints from both American and Japanese.
February 9, 2018
Outstanding read !!!
Two night book, great characters that keep you tuning pages and can't help but urge them on. Highly re commend
Two night book, great characters that keep you tuning pages and can't help but urge them on. Highly re commend
March 16, 2018
Lots of action!
Intense combat action in this book. I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed reading book 1. Mr Glatte writes a good WWII combat novel.
Intense combat action in this book. I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed reading book 1. Mr Glatte writes a good WWII combat novel.
July 23, 2018
164th Regiment Book2
Quick read. Hard to put down. Realistic characters. I enjoyed the first two books, fully intend. To finish the series then look for more of Chris Glatte.
Quick read. Hard to put down. Realistic characters. I enjoyed the first two books, fully intend. To finish the series then look for more of Chris Glatte.
August 22, 2018
Those who sacrificed all for us!
Great series on the sacrifices out brave men made in ww2. We should honor their bravery and sacrifices. These books due!
Great series on the sacrifices out brave men made in ww2. We should honor their bravery and sacrifices. These books due!
September 11, 2018
Enjoyed
This was a great book for me I love war stories This was a good one Hope I get to see more
This was a great book for me I love war stories This was a good one Hope I get to see more
September 15, 2018
Bloody Bougainville
Another outstanding WW2 novel in the 164th Regiment series. Intense. The last half of the story is hard to put down.
Another outstanding WW2 novel in the 164th Regiment series. Intense. The last half of the story is hard to put down.
April 10, 2019
Excellent
Great book enjoyed reading looking forward to the next in the series written by Chris. I'm starting to run out of authors hopefully this will help.
Great book enjoyed reading looking forward to the next in the series written by Chris. I'm starting to run out of authors hopefully this will help.
February 5, 2020
Excellent WWII Npvel
One of the most intense and action packed books I have had the privilege of reading. The action and sixpence kept you riveted.
One of the most intense and action packed books I have had the privilege of reading. The action and sixpence kept you riveted.
April 18, 2022
Great book but not quite up to the standards of the first two in the series
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